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### Step 1: Connect the Perceptron Sensor Controller Box

The connection to the Perceptron Sensor controller box requires a dedicated Network Interface Card (NIC). You need to use the integrated NIC on your computer or purchase an additional NIC because the Perceptron requires a dedicated NIC for communication with their Perceptron Sensor controller box.

A USB NIC is not sufficient for this connection. If you are using a desktop computer, you need an additional PCI NIC. If you are using a laptop, you need a PCMCIA NIC.

To connect your Perceptron Sensor controller box:

1. Remove the cap on the back of the Infinite arm labeled "SCANNER".

2. Take the sensor cable from the Perceptron box and plug it into the "Sensor” connector on the Perceptron controller box. Plug the other end into the "SCANNER" connection on the back of the arm.

3. There may be a small pigtail that comes off of the end plugged into the Perceptron controller box. This depends on what version of Perceptron controller you have. If you have a pigtail, plug the pigtail into the connector marked "Trigger".

4. On the other side of the Perceptron controller box, connect a crossover RJ45 cable. Connect the other end to the dedicated NIC on the computer.

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